40th Annual Salute to Freedom
Sat, Jul 04 , 2026 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
100 Aviation Dr., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Experience our 40th Annual Celebration of Independence.
Gates open at 5 p.m. for Kid Zone with inflatables and laser tag as well as a variety of food vendors. DJ from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Live music begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk, Admission is free! Also enjoy Market Days in Mt. Vernon with a variety of craft, specialty, flea market items and more! Please, for the safety of your precious pets, leave them at home. No fireworks, including sparklers, allowed.
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Super 8 Hotel - Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Comfortably Affordable and pet friendly - Come stay at the Super 8!
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Royal Inn, Mt. Vernon
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Located in downtown Mt. Vernon. 36-room facility
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America's Best Value Inn Mt. Vernon
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Americas Best Value Inn is all about celebrating American values. Our friendly staff is on hand to welcome you in and make sure you have all…
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